Walk Pafuri
Explore the most diverse region of the Kruger National Park on foot.
Join Callum, Sean, Ian, Amy or Devon from African-Born Safaris and explore the wonders of the Makuleke Contractual Park. The Pafuri Triangle constitutes the northernmost section of the Kruger National Park, South Africa, and comprises approximately 240 square kilometres of land.
Unrivalled bush experience
Private camp, private guides and the best of the African Bush.
The “triangle” is a wedge of land created by the confluence of the Limpopo and Luvuvhu at the tripoint Crook’s Corner, which forms a border with Zimbabwe along the Limpopo River. It is a natural choke point for wildlife crossing from North to South and back, and forms a distinct ecological region.
The Pafuri region is famous for its bird watching and more than 250 bird species have been recorded in a year. While comprising only about 1% of the Kruger National Park’s actual area, the area contains plants and animals representing almost 75% of the Parks total diversity
The area is famous for its elephant herds in winter, which come to drink from the Luvuvhu river.
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Pafuri is worth visiting any time of the year. The walking trails only run from April-November, as this is when the bush is the least thick. Contact us to reserve your dates!
While game is plentiful, one is most likely to encounter Nyala, buffalo and Bushbuck in the riverine areas and drier adapted game, including white rhino, in the uplands. The area is famous for its elephant herds in winter, which come to drink from the Luvuvhu river.
Pafuri is possibly our favourite place in Africa! It’s wild, beautiful and best explored on foot. It is also one of South Africa’s best birding spots. Daily flights from Johannesburg to Pafuri Airstrip are available.
Walk Pafuri with us.
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